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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.02, 189.06 and 89.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.02, 189.06 and 89.48 is: 134.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.02 : 189.06 = 89.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.02/189.06 = 89.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.02x = 189.06 × 89.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.02x = 16,916.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,916.37/126.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.23

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